Month: June 2026

Gautam Menon seeks 30 more days to release ‘Dhruva Natchathiram‘ movie

June 14, 2026 admin

Director Gautam Vasudev Menon and actor Vikram on the sets of ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’. Photo: Special Arrangement Film director Gautam Vasudev Menon has approached the Madras High Court with a plea to grant him 30 more days to release the long-awaited ‘Chiyan’ Vikram-starrer Dhruva Natchathiram, since he is not in a position to release it before June 15, 2026,…

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India’s Russian oil imports rise in May as refiners boost purchases

June 14, 2026 admin

Image used for representational purposes only. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India remained the world’s second-largest buyer of Russian fossil fuels in May, importing an estimated 5.8 billion euros ($6.7 billion) worth of Russian hydrocarbons as refiners stepped up crude purchases from Moscow, European think tank Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens campaign against Curacao

June 14, 2026 admin

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer attends a training session of the German national soccer team. | Photo Credit: AP Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last month and is ready to go for Germany’s World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday (June 14, 2026). The 40-year-old enters the World Cup having…

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Arbitrage funds demystified – The Hindu

June 14, 2026 admin

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Arbitrage (arb) funds are positioned to take advantage of the mispricing in futures contracts. The average annual return on such funds is 6.5%. Most investors compare arb funds with bank fixed deposits and conclude that the former may not be a meaningful investment. In…

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When to opt for balance transfer in home loan?

June 14, 2026 admin

Image used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Home loans are mostly availed for the long term and even a marginal shift in interest rates can dramatically increase the total loan cost over time. Home loan interest rates have significantly moderated after peaking a couple of years ago. Borrowers who availed home…

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Scented by tradition

June 14, 2026 admin

Rose farming is a labour of love, and there is no better canvas for these delicate pink blooms than Kashmir, where the journey from blossom to by-product is a celebrated tradition, deeply rooted in the heart of the region’s local communities Source link

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The price of prestige: Is status up for sale?

June 14, 2026 admin

A humble sleeper-class train ticket from Chennai to Delhi might cost barely ₹1,000, while a seat aboard an airline for the same destination could easily swallow at least ₹13,000. Nearly thirteen times higher. And yet no reasonable soul would name the disparity absurd or extravagant. For, the flight does something the train cannot: it is…

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat backs dialogue with Pakistan, clarifies focus is on people

June 14, 2026 admin

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat during a lecture meeting, marking the 100 years celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Saturday (June 13, 2026). | Photo Credit: PTI Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has defended senior RSS functionary Dattatreya Hosabale’s remarks advocating for a dialogue window with Pakistan,…

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Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium midfielder, not taking fourth World Cup appearance for granted

June 14, 2026 admin

Kevin De Bruyne has accomplished plenty in his decorated career. Yet, the star Belgian midfielder does not plan to take his fourth World Cup appearance for granted. Two days ahead of Belgium’s World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old De Bruyne stressed much has changed since his days as a Premier League sensation for Manchester…

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